| Course Description | The Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guideli es for CPR a d ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. |
| Course Length | 2 days (14 hours) |
| Course Content | Pediatric Assessment
Recognition & Management of Respiratory Distress and Failure
Recognition & Management of Shock
Recognition & Management of Bradyarrhythmias and Tachyarrhythmias
Recognition & Management of Cardiac Arrest
Post Resuscitation Management
Pharmacology
PALS Skills Stations |
| Course Size | 6 students per instructor |
| Assessment | Skills Assessment:
- Basic Life Support
- Megacode Test
Written Assessment:
- 25 Questions Multiple choice |
| Accreditation | American Heart Association Course Completion Card |
| Certificate valid for | 2 years |
| Materials | AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Student Workbook AHA Handbook of Emergency Cardiac Care 2 5 |
| Prerequisites | Current AHA Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider Certificate |
| Course Fee | HKD 2,000 per student |
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